Sumner County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Sumner County Schools has more than 30,000 students and two thousand teachers. The Sumner County Schools teacher and administration salary figures displayed in the following tables are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Sumner County Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,120 | $22,290-$50,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,850 | $40,980 - $63,350 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,510 | $40,600 - $62,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,920 | $41,850 - $61,910 |
| High School Teacher | $54,990 | $41,760 - $65,200 |
| PE Teacher | $51,540 | $22,280 - $79,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Sumner County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,710 | $45,710 - $66,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,300 | $65,160 - $106,720 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,410 | $37,990 - $69,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Sumner County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,327 | $13,727 |
| Administrators | $14,036 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sumner County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Sumner County Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Sumner County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,915 | 1,926 | 1,927 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 119 | 125 | 119 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,157 | 1,158 | 1,151 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 568 | 568 | 585 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 57 | 59 | 56 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 508 | 499 | 536 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Sumner County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1,107 |
| School Administrators | 88 | 88 | 90 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 151 | 153 | 157 |
| Student Support Staff | 29 | 16 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 813 | 803 | 830 |
| Librarians | 49 | 54 | 52 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 16 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 77 | 79 | 77 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 37 | 40 | 40 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| Other School Counselors | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Sumner County Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Sumner County Schools has 46 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lebanon City Elementary School District (6 Schools)
- Trousdale County School District (3 Schools)
- Wilson County School (21 Schools)
- Macon County School District (8 Schools)
- ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (17 Schools)
Sumner County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Bethpage (2)
- Cottontown (1)
- Gallatin (13)
- Goodlettsville (2)
- Hendersonville (15)
- Portland (7)
- Westmoreland (3)
- White House (3)
Teaching in Bethpage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage Elementary School 420 Old Hwy 31 East Bethpage TN 37022 (615) 841-3212 |
KG-5 | 21 | 288 |
| North Sumner Elementary School 1485 North Sumner Rd Bethpage TN 37022 (615) 888-2281 |
KG-5 | 19 | 208 |
Teaching in Cottontown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmont Elementary School 3323 Hwy 76 Cottontown TN 37048 (615) 325-5313 |
KG-5 | 9 | 146 |
Teaching in Gallatin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School 1030 Union School Rd Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 451-6577 |
PK-5 | 52 | 727 |
| E B Wilson Night School 695 East Main St Rd Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 264-6085 |
9-12 | 1 | 20 |
| Gallatin High School 700 Dan P. Herron Dr Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-2621 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,423 |
| Guild Elementary School 1018 South Water St Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-5583 |
PK-5 | 47 | 657 |
| Howard Elementary School 805 Long Hollow Pk Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-3025 |
PK-5 | 32 | 481 |
| Joe Shafer Middle School 240 Albert Gallatin Bl Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-9100 |
6-8 | 43 | 646 |
| Knox Doss Middle School 281 Big Station Camp Bl Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 206-0116 |
6-8 | 41 | 697 |
| R T Fisher Alternative School 455 North Boyers Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 451-6558 |
KG-12 | 20 | 104 |
| Rucker Stewart Middle School 350 Hancock St Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-1734 |
6-8 | 47 | 730 |
| Station Camp Elementary School 1020 Bison Tr Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 230-0387 |
KG-5 | 65 | 1,034 |
| Station Camp High School 1040 Bison Tr Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 451-6551 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,462 |
| Union Elementary School 516 Carson St Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-0737 |
PK-5 | 30 | 536 |
| Vena Stuart Elementary School 780 Hart St Gallatin TN 37066 (615) 452-1486 |
PK-5 | 48 | 693 |
Teaching in Goodlettsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Creek Elementary School 1040 Madison Creek Rd Goodlettsville TN 37072 (615) 859-4991 |
PK-5 | 53 | 790 |
| Millersville Elementary School 1248 Louisville Hw Goodlettsville TN 37072 (615) 859-1439 |
KG-5 | 23 | 291 |
Teaching in Hendersonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Elementary School 3120 Long Hollow Pk Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-2700 |
PK-5 | 38 | 572 |
| Beech High School 3126 Long Hollow Pk Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-6200 |
9-12 | 83 | 1,333 |
| Gene W. Brown Elementary School 115 Gail Dr Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-8633 |
KG-5 | 34 | 492 |
| Hendersonville High School 123 Cherokee Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-6162 |
9-12 | 93 | 1,496 |
| Hunter Middle School 2101 New Hope Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 822-4720 |
6-8 | 51 | 720 |
| Indian Lake Elementary School 505 Indian Lake Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-6810 |
KG-5 | 34 | 553 |
| Jack Anderson Elementary School 250 Shutes La Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 264-5830 |
PK-5 | 40 | 647 |
| Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek 1338 Drakes Creek Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-8383 |
6-8 | 39 | 672 |
| Lakeside Park Elementary School 204 Dolphus Dr Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-5151 |
KG-5 | 27 | 352 |
| Merrol Hyde Magnet School 128 Township Dr Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 264-6543 |
KG-12 | 42 | 657 |
| Nannie Berry Elementary School 138 Indian Lake Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 822-3123 |
PK-5 | 39 | 581 |
| Robert E Ellis Middle School 100 Indian Lake Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 264-6093 |
6-8 | 41 | 627 |
| V G Hawkins Middle School 487 A. Walton Ferry Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-3456 |
6-8 | 33 | 503 |
| Walton Ferry Elementary School 732 Walton Ferry Rd Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-3217 |
KG-5 | 33 | 442 |
| Wessington Place Elementary School 140 Scotch St Hendersonville TN 37075 (615) 824-3258 |
KG-5 | 29 | 442 |
Teaching in Portland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Riggs Elementary School 211 Fountain Head Rd Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-2391 |
KG-5 | 20 | 231 |
| J W Wiseman Elementary School 922 South Broadway Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-8580 |
PK-5 | 32 | 491 |
| Portland Gateview Elementary School 1098 Gateview Dr Portland TN 37148 (615) 323-7638 |
KG-5 | 45 | 582 |
| Portland High School 600 College St Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-9201 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,138 |
| Portland Middle School 604 South Broadway Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-4146 |
6-8 | 27 | 400 |
| Portland West Middle School 110 Nolan Private Dr Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-8066 |
6-8 | 35 | 533 |
| Watt Hardison Elementary School 300 Gibson St Portland TN 37148 (615) 325-3233 |
KG-5 | 32 | 483 |
Teaching in Westmoreland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Elementary School 4178 Hawkins Dr Westmoreland TN 37186 (615) 644-2340 |
KG-5 | 31 | 489 |
| Westmoreland High School 4300 Hawkins Dr Westmoreland TN 37186 (615) 644-2280 |
9-12 | 42 | 532 |
| Westmoreland Middle School 4128 Hawkins Dr Westmoreland TN 37186 (615) 644-3003 |
6-8 | 29 | 436 |
Teaching in White House
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold B. Williams Elementary School 115 South Palmer Chapel Rd White House TN 37188 (615) 672-6432 |
PK-5 | 46 | 697 |
| White House High School 508 Tyree Springs Rd White House TN 37188 (615) 672-3761 |
9-12 | 56 | 851 |
| White House Middle School 2020 Hwy 31 West White House TN 37188 (615) 672-4379 |
5-8 | 50 | 830 |